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<blockquote data-quote="500K_773" data-source="post: 2477" data-attributes="member: 33"><p>I use my 773T all the time to clear land and dig foundations. I even built a custom bucket for removing stumps and roots. Here's a few links to threads about the bucket and pictures of the one I built and the one Sterlcan built.</p><p><a href="https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=963" target="_blank">http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=963</a></p><p><a href="https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=526" target="_blank">http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=526</a></p><p><a href="https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=2231" target="_blank">http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=2231</a></p><p><a href="https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=52&gallerypage=0&path=Root%20and%20Ditch%20Bucket" target="_blank">http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=52&gallerypage=0&path=Root%20and%20Ditch%20Bucket</a></p><p><a href="https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=52&gallerypage=0&path=Root%20bucket%202" target="_blank">http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=52&gallerypage=0&path=Root%20bucket%202</a></p><p>Personally, since I use my machine for hire and not just personal use, the 773T (now S185) would be the smallest machine I would recommend. I would try get an 800 series (863 / 873 or S220 / S250 / S300) sized machine because they have a little more weight and can offer more traction while pushing and have more auxillary hydraulic flow for attachments. Right now I am thinking of purchasing a S250 or S300 myself.</p><p>As far as the water and sewer lines go, rent a backhoe or compact excavator. If you live in an area where it gets cold, you'll want the lines down below the seasonal frost line. Here in Alaska, water lines are at least 10' below ground level and septic tanks at least 4' below ground level. Most backhoe attachments for skid steers will only dig 8' to 10' and would have to move the machine every 2' because of the limited reach. If dirt falls in out of your reach, you'll have to dig it out by hand or from the side since you can no longer reach it from the end of the ditch.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="500K_773, post: 2477, member: 33"] I use my 773T all the time to clear land and dig foundations. I even built a custom bucket for removing stumps and roots. Here's a few links to threads about the bucket and pictures of the one I built and the one Sterlcan built. [URL='https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=963']http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=963[/URL] [URL='https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=526']http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=526[/URL] [URL='https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=2231']http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=2231[/URL] [URL='https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=52&gallerypage=0&path=Root%20and%20Ditch%20Bucket']http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=52&gallerypage=0&path=Root%20and%20Ditch%20Bucket[/URL] [URL='https://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=52&gallerypage=0&path=Root%20bucket%202']http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=52&gallerypage=0&path=Root%20bucket%202[/URL] Personally, since I use my machine for hire and not just personal use, the 773T (now S185) would be the smallest machine I would recommend. I would try get an 800 series (863 / 873 or S220 / S250 / S300) sized machine because they have a little more weight and can offer more traction while pushing and have more auxillary hydraulic flow for attachments. Right now I am thinking of purchasing a S250 or S300 myself. As far as the water and sewer lines go, rent a backhoe or compact excavator. If you live in an area where it gets cold, you'll want the lines down below the seasonal frost line. Here in Alaska, water lines are at least 10' below ground level and septic tanks at least 4' below ground level. Most backhoe attachments for skid steers will only dig 8' to 10' and would have to move the machine every 2' because of the limited reach. If dirt falls in out of your reach, you'll have to dig it out by hand or from the side since you can no longer reach it from the end of the ditch. [/QUOTE]
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